Comment from karenina

Excellent

What fine free verse, Heather! I thought I'd found all of Debi's many birthday poems...but it seems I missed a few. I love the youthful spirit and gentle heart you've captured here. Debi writes such loving birthday poems for so many of us; you've honored her special day in your unique and captivating style!

Karenina

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023

Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. I'm sorry to be copying and pasting my answer, but I don't seem to be able to find time for FS now. Too much work.x

reply by karenina on 03-Nov-2023

No problem! Been there!

reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023

Hugs.

Comment from Terry Broxson

Excellent

Heather, this is a wonderful poem for Debi, I think she spent more time posting on FanStory while she was in the hospital than she did talking to doctors. I think you describe her just right. Well done. Terry.

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023

Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. I'm sorry to be copying and pasting my answer, but I don't seem to be able to find time for FS now. Too much work.x

Comment from Debi Pick Marquette

Exceptional

If I can stop crying every time I read this, maybe this time I can finish a review.
This is one of the most beautiful free verses I have ever read and as much as I wish it were completely true, I will say I try to be those things. The young and Innocent is hard to accomplish, but I believe again in the next life that is the way it will be.

I also cry like a baby on every version of Hallelujah! And the little girl looks a lot like my childhood pictures.

Oh my dear Heather, you are so incredibly selfless yourself, as well as sweet and kind. I appreciate this more than you could possibly know. Now I know what others mean when they are so moved, as I most certainly am, my wonderfully dear friend.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. With so much love and appreciation!! Debi

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2023

I?m sorry it?s taken me so long to answer, but we?re extremely busy at work. I promise I didn?t mean to make you cry.
How are you doing now?
Thanks so much for this lovely review and for the extra star. xxx

reply by Debi Pick Marquette on 24-Oct-2023

Comment from papa55mike

Exceptional

Those little ones make life much more loving. Their hearts are simple and unspoiled and it just flows. What a wonderfully written poem. Best of luck with your writing!

Have a great day, and God bless.
mike

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023

Thanks so much for the kind review and extra star. I'm sorry it took me so long to answer, but I have a lot of work at the moment.
Have a lovely day,
MJ

Comment from aryr

Excellent

This was so beautiful, Heather. I loved the younger child that Debi was and the video was spot on. Your words were wonderful. Very well done and greatly enjoyed, both the poem and your narrative notes. Blessings n Hugs!!!

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023

Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. I'm sorry to be copying and pasting my answer, but I don't seem to be able to find time for FS now. Too much work.x

reply by aryr on 03-Nov-2023

You are so very welcome, Heather.

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This free verse, Debi, seems to picture Debi in this illuminated innocence which makes her words and actions all the more poignant and powerful..........

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023

Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. I'm sorry to be copying and pasting my answer, but I don't seem to be able to find time for FS now. Too much work.

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

This is a lovely free verse for Debi, Heather. You are right, she is selfless, she's always writing suck lovely poems for friends on fan story. I didn't realise that was when she was in hospital. The creating probably helps her to cope. Nicely done Heather.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023

Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. I'm sorry to be copying and pasting my answer, but I don't seem to be able to find time for FS now. Too much work.x

Comment from royowen

Excellent

She sure has grasped selflessness, and yet she will deny it. The wonderful example Jesus gave us was a complete portrayal of selflessness, and actually shares His inheritance with, giving us equality, and died to make sure, we will always fall short of that, Paul grasped it, beautifully written Maria, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023

Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. I'm sorry to be copying and pasting my answer, but I don't seem to be able to find time for FS now. Too much work.

reply by royowen on 03-Nov-2023

Well done

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

A sweet thank you for this young girl Heather and I enjoyed the innocence of this child here, a beautiful picture and your words are endearing too Heather, love Dolly x x x

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023

Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. I'm sorry to be copying and pasting my answer, but I don't seem to be able to find time for FS now. Too much work.

Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill

Excellent

I must thank you from the bottom of my heart for introducing me to Tommy Johansson. He sings a lot of my favorite songs. I love Josh Grobain, but he is better.On sound of silence he is good, but "Disturbed"
does the best ever. Tom ball is very good too. And look at "Pentatioux" an acapella group, they are very good. Bon Jovi does a good "Hallelujah" too. Great poem. Karen

 Comment Written 27-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023

I love Pentatonic and also the Disturbed cover you mention.
Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. I'm sorry to be copying and pasting the rest of my answer, but I don't seem to be able to find time for FS now. Too much work.x